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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

LOCATION: USA

All incoming first-year students who apply to VCU by Nov. 1 will be considered for the following university-level scholarships. Students who apply by Nov. 1 will be notified by the beginning of April of any scholarship offers. Recipients are selected based on academic merit. Leadership, community service and artistic talent (when applicable) also may be considered.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for a university-level scholarship as a first-year student:

Your application materials (Common Application plus an official high school transcript) must be received by the Office of Admissions by Nov. 1.

Merit-based scholarships cover in-state costs only. If you get a four-year scholarship, it’s renewable for up to three consecutive years if you complete at least 28 credit hours on a full-time basis over the fall and spring semesters and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better.

Additional scholarship awards may be offered by the Office of Admissions to students to recognize their academic achievements, leadership efforts or other personal attributes.

Students who apply by Nov. 1 will be notified by the beginning of April of any scholarship offers. Recipients are selected based on academic merit. Leadership, community service and artistic talent (when applicable) also may be considered.

All applicants seeking scholarship consideration are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to inclusive admissions practices and does not consider race or legacy status as a factor when determining admission to the university.

BENEFIT:

Presidential Scholarship: The four-year Presidential Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $16,000 per year (maximum amount of $8,000 per semester), as well as room and board. Room allowance is equal to the cost of a room in the Honors College residence hall; board is equivalent to the 250 Block plus $225 Dining Dollars meal plan. 

The estimated total value of this four-year award is approximately $114,356.

Provost Scholarship: The four-year Provost Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $16,000 per year (maximum amount of $8,000 per semester) for an estimated total value of $64,000.

Deans’ Scholarship: The four-year Deans’ Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $8,000 per year (maximum amount of $4,000 per semester). The estimated total value of this four-year award is approximately $32,000.

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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT MCGILL UNIVERSITY

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Application Opens: August 4, 2025 (9:00 a.m. EST); Deadline: August 31, 2025 (4:00 p.m. EST)

LOCATION: Canada

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University aims to bring together gifted leaders and changemakers from across Africa at the master’s level who aspire to improve and transform nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture across the African continent. You must apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first. Only once you have been successfully pre-screened will you be invited to apply to your chosen program of study through the McGill admissions process.

ELIGIBILITY:

Prospective applicants must qualify academically for admission to McGill University and meet the following minimum criteria: 

Be admitted to one of the eligible programs at McGill University. 

Have NEVER registered for, nor completed, a master’s degree. 

Be a citizen of and live in an African country (view eligible countries). 

Have a valid passport and be admissible to Canada as an International Student (requiring a Study Permit).  Those with dual citizenship, asylee, refugee, or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are not eligible. 

Have an exceptional record of service, leadership, and activity in your school and/or community. 

Demonstrate a desire to give back to your home community.

Demonstrate that financial constraints have prevented or restricted your educational opportunities.

Be 35 years or younger at the time of application. 

 The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University is open to citizens and residents of all countries on the African continent.

Applicants with First Class Honors or equivalent have a stronger chance of being admitted. 

All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational background, must: 

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill University) in a subject closely related to the program selected for graduate studies. 

Ensure your bachelor’s degree meets equivalency requirements. Applicants with First Class Honors or equivalent have a stronger chance of being admitted. 

Meeting the minimum graduate admissions requirements does not guarantee eligibility for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program or admission to McGill University. Consult each program page for any additional requirements. 

BENEFIT:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is comprehensive, and it covers not only full tuition but also all costs related to attending McGill University. That includes:

Pre-arrival and immigration support

Full international student tuition

On-campus housing

Personal monthly stipend

Academic tools and resources

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